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Washington, NC · 1 counties · 44,652 residents · 832.736 sq mi
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Washington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,051. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,000. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,652
−1%since 2000
from 44,958 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
54 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 54 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+21%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K43K45K47K48K1990201020202024Washington
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,051
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,066 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,077
+68%since 2000
from $16,722 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,000
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+28%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(30,051)
Black29%(13,021)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(1,455)
Asian0.2%(98)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.5%(25,868)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(29,431)
Black22.8%(10,195)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(3,433)
Asian0.4%(164)
Other1.7%(764)
Diversity Score61.5%(27,472)
Segregation Score27.3%(12,205)
Diversity Score
62
+7%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+35%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

WashingtonCENTRAL9,910
What's inside

1 component county

Beaufort CountyCENTRAL44,670
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington, NC?

Washington, NC has about 44,652 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washington, NC?

The typical household in Washington, NC earns about $48,051 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington, NC expensive?

In Washington, NC, the median home is worth about $138,000, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Washington, NC?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Washington, NC hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington, NC?

About 17.8% of people in Washington, NC live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washington, NC grown since 1990?

Yes, Washington, NC has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,369 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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